French cuisine

Many cultures around the world enjoy raw meat dishes, with two of the most famous being carpaccio and tartare. But what truly sets these two apart? Let’s dive into their origins, preparation, and unique characteristics, starting with a broader concept in the culinary world: crudo.

What Is Crudo?

Ingredients

For the Lasagna

• 300g type “00” flour
• 2 small eggs
• 80ml water
• 1 tsp salt
• All-purpose flour for rolling out the dough

For the Octopus Ragout

With its mushrooms, olives, vegetables and organic meats, as well as, of course, its fresh seafood from the rich Evian Gulf and the Aegean Sea, the island of Evia continues to produce excellent ingredients for the outstanding dishes it serves in elegant restaurants and cozy tavernas alike. Here are the top dining choices for the northern part of the island.

The 2nd Panhellenic Truffle Festival begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, in Kalambaka. The events will take place at the Riga Feraiou Square and will last until Sunday, October 13.

Özgür Üstün, the executive chef at the Michelin-recommended Avlu Restaurant, is a key figure in the new generation of chefs, known for his expertise in local ingredients, his command of advanced cooking techniques and, most importantly, his down-to-earth personality.

It was one of those moments that one regrets not having met a person in life when I saw the post of Hélène Pietrini, managing director of La Liste, the famed restaurant grading system. She was declaring that we had lost chef Michel Guérard at the age of 91, the last living legend of French gastronomy.

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games 2024 was surely revolutionary, and very controversial for many.

Weekly Meal Plan Ideas from the Cantina Team

Monday, 8/7

Beef Steaks with Aromatic Butter
Juicy beef steaks marinated with peppery seasoning and served with aromatic butter that perfectly enhances their flavor. For optimal cooking to your taste, use a meat thermometer.

Tuesday, 9/7

With off-the-wall dishes like butterfly wings or simple local products, restaurants Denmark, the recent darling of the culinary world, in are outdoing each other to emulate Noma, a soon-shuttering three-starred eatery.

Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette is at risk from surging energy prices, with some bakers warning they can no longer afford to fire up their ovens.